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- International Day of UN Peacekeepers 01
Observing International Day, Secretary-General to Commemorate Fallen Peacekeepers, Award Medal for Exceptional Courage, Honour Military Gender Advocate of Year
United Nations Headquarters will observe the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers on Thursday, 26 May. Secretary-General António Guterres will lay a wreath to honour the nearly 4,200 United Nations peacekeepers…
- International Day of UN Peacekeepers 01
Fallen Chadian Captain Honoured with UN Peacekeeping’s Highest Award
New York, 24 May 2022 - United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres will award the “Captain Mbaye Diagne Medal for Exceptional Courage” to the late Captain Abdelrazakh Hamit Bahar of Chad during the International Day of…
- Women, Peace and Security (WPS) 01
- Gender 01
Zimbabwean peacekeeper selected as United Nations Military Gender Advocate of the Year 2021 Award
New York, 24 May 2022 - A Zimbabwean peacekeeper who recently completed her assignment with the UN Mission in South Sudan, will receive the 2021 United Nations Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award. Military Observer…
UNMISS-funded vegetable market makes dream come true for women in Yambio
An UNMISS-funded women's vegetable market in Western Equatoria has brought joy and hope to thousands of residents, making a significant impact given the current economic situation. Photo by Denis Louro/UNMISS. WESTERN…
Expert Take: Head of Peacekeeping Mission in Kosovo says Peacekeeping is not just about presence; it is about purpose
In this Expert Take, Caroline Ziadeh, Head of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) reflects on the challenges and quiet successes of peacebuilding since taking up the role in 2019. Drawing on…
Bridging the divide: Meltem Burak and Nicolas Kyriakides call for inclusion and innovation to bring peace to Cyprus
Meltem Burak, Turkish Cypriot, peace activist, education and media professional & Nicolas Kyriakides, founder and executive president of the Cyprus Forum. This story is part of the “People for Peace” story series. More than…
- Action Against Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA) 01
Standards of conduct
The UN expects peacekeeping personnel to adhere to the highest standards of behaviour and conduct.
- Addressing Explosive Threats (UNMAS) 01
Mine action
Mine action makes it possible for peacekeepers to carry out patrols, for humanitarian agencies to deliver assistance and for ordinary citizens to live without the fear that a single misstep could cost them their lives. Mine…
- About Peacekeeping 01
Leadership
▶ Office of the Under-Secretary-General Jean-Pierre Lacroix Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations France Mr. Jean-Pierre Lacroix is the Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations. Mr. Lacroix brings to the position…